Page 49 of Stone Heart
“Gargoyles,” Rhodack roared, pointing to the sky.
His warriors didn’t hesitate leaping into the air and flying after the winged serpents. They couldn’t let them reach the humans.
“Khantar, you’ve brought this war to our realm and you better hope we can prevent much destruction.”
“I will help. You have my word that Faery will help this realm,” Khantar promised.
“We must close the portal before something else comes through,” Rina announced, her fingers tingling as she moved forward.
Electricity lit up the air surrounding her. The roof shook with the power of a growl that echoed from the portal.
The portal had to close.
Now.
Power coursed through her body, and she lifted her hands, knowing she’d be able to force the portal shut.
Her concentration was broken by a sharp pain exploding on her shoulders. A scream erupted from her lips, and she was snatched off her feet. Talons gripped her shoulders as she was lifted off into the air. She struggled to break free.
“Rhodack!” she screamed, kicking out. She frantically looked at the rooftop.
Demons emerged from the portal, and a battle took place where she’d once stood.
She caught sight of the underbelly of the scale-covered serpent carrying her away from the building. Its shriek pierced through the dark sky. She frantically took in the airspace around them. Other serpents fought with gargoyles, moving fast through the air.
She knew that if she fought the serpent carrying her she’d fall. She glanced down and cursed. The warded building where her father and Rhodack had been fighting the demons was off in the distance.
She bit her lip, gazing down. The city street appeared minuscule beneath her. The tiny city lights were twinkles from their height.
Could she use her powers to flash somewhere else? She knew she could, but then since the serpent was carrying her, if she flashed she’d take it with her.
She couldn’t risk the serpent dropping her. She wasn’t sure if she fell that she’d be able to disappear while falling thousands of feet to Earth’s surface.
There was no way she was letting this winged devil spirit her wherever it planned to.
No.
Not this day.
Not this princess.
She closed her eyes and imagined her destination.
“Close the fucking portal!”Rhodack ordered the king.
Khantar would be powerful enough to close the portal. They had to ensure that what had crossed over already was contained and nothing else came through.
The rooftop was in utter chaos with the demons and winged serpents keeping the gargoyle and Fae warriors busy.
He fought two large demons who thought they’d double-team him and take him out. He looked in the direction the winged beast had taken Rina.
As soon as he got these fuckers off him, he’d go after her.
His gargoyle gave a fierce roar and threw the two demons off of him. He shot his arm out and grabbed the first one by the throat, burying his claws deep into the flesh of its throat. A dark, thick fluid ran along his talons, and he dug deeper. He pulled with all his strength, ripping the throat out.
Blood gushed down the demon’s chest. Rhodack pulled back his blood-covered claws, and the beast fell to his knees, grabbing at his neck and falling to the ground. Rhodack bellowed out a roar, his eyes meeting those of the dying creature.
Rhodack turned—the other demon charged him, slamming his shoulder into Rhodack’s solar plexus. The air escaped his lungs, and he fought to free himself.
